American Phytopathological Society (APS)
@plantdisease
APS is the premier society dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research. www.apsnet.org
Start building your #PlantHealth2026 schedule—40+ scientific sessions, 600+ posters, expert speakers & networking in Providence. Not registered yet? Join us Aug. 1–4: https://bit.ly/3NM4Cvt #planthealth2026 #plantpathology #plantscience
Advance your HTS expertise and earn a certificate + digital badge. Build skills in sequencing, experimental design, and data analysis—on your schedule! Enroll now: https://bit.ly/3QVwfQG #apscourse #hts #planthealth
Learn at your pace with our #SeedPathology On-Demand Course. This flexible format lets you study whenever it fits your schedule and includes: ✅ 12 modules ✅ Quizzes & assignments ✅ Certificate https://bit.ly/3PEMNPy #OnDemand #ProfessionalDevelopment #PlantHealth
Tomorrow's Advances in Phytobacteriology webinar explores how phenotypic heterogeneity and cooperative virulence influence plant colonization by 𝘗𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘦. Register now: https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/Phytobacteriology-July26.aspx #apswebinar #planthealth
Join us on August 19 for the Advances in Phytobacteriology Series webinar, "Insights and Engineering of Pattern Recognition Receptors Through the Decades." Register: https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/Phytobacteriology-August26.aspx #apswebinar #planthealth
See diagnosis in action at #PlantHealth2026. Cheer on student teams in the Plant Diagnostic Bowl as they diagnose samples, prepare recommendations & defend findings to expert judges. Join us: https://bit.ly/3NM4Cvt #plantpathology #plantscience #plantdiagnostics
Our Developing & Validating Seed Health Assays on-demand course is designed for professionals working across the seed health landscape. Ideal for researchers, industry professionals, regulatory specialists, editors, and reviewers. Start learning today: https://bit.ly/3ZDIVAS #seedassays
Explore microbiomes, soil health & ecosystem resilience at #PlantHealth2026! Scientific sessions cover synthetic microbial consortia, plant-associated phages & soilborne disease solutions. Register today and join us in Providence: https://bit.ly/3NM4Cvt
Tomorrow. 1:00 p.m. Central. Don't miss it! Our APS Extension Series webinar with Dr. Chelsea Harbach is happening—and there's still time to register. Register now: https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/Phytobacteriology-July26.aspx #lastchance #APSwebinar #Extension
“Mighty Enemy with Global Impact” is now available #ondemand! Access expert insights on vector biology, disease management, and the growing challenges associated with eriophyid mite-transmitted plant viruses. Watch today: https://bit.ly/4dRF9ep #apswebinar
Learn from leaders in plant pathology at #PlantHealth2026. #PODtalks feature Julius E. Fajardo on plant pathology and policy and Peter Balint-Kurti on maize disease resistance. Join us in Providence: https://bit.ly/3NM4Cvt
Our recent event in the Bridging Kingdoms series, “Underground Networks That Shape Plant Health," is available #ondemand! Explore the science behind plant–microbe interactions, microbial cooperation, and rhizosphere ecology. Watch today: https://bit.ly/4e01iak
Support scientists worldwide through the OIP #SilentAuction at #PlantHealth2026. Donate a unique cultural item from your travels—jewelry, textiles, regional specialties, carvings, and more—to help support scientists in low- and middle-income countries. https://bit.ly/42WmrMc
In this episode, host Matt Kasson talks with Dr. Christina Cowger, 2026 APS Fellow and USDA-ARS research plant pathologist, about cereal diseases, wheat production across the U.S., disease management, and mentoring the next generation of scientists. 🎧 https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/73
Cracking the Code of a Walnut Killer: A First-Ever Genome for a Crop-Destroying Nematode: https://www.apsnet.org/members/community/newsroom/releases/Pages/walnutkiller.aspx
Explore real-world plant health challenges at #PlantHealth2026 🌿 🌲 Forest disease collaboration across agencies 🌱 Disease management in greenhouses & controlled environments Don’t miss these sessions—register today: https://bit.ly/3NM4Cvt
In our on-demand course, "Fungicide Resistance Demystified," explore how fungicide resistance develops and is managed across cropping systems, including row crops, vegetables, specialty crops, and tree fruit and nuts. Access now: https://bit.ly/45nVdQK #plantpathology
How do vectors shape disease spread? How can seed health testing better inform real-world decisions? Explore these topics and more at #PlantHealth2026, with sessions on vector biology, disease management, and advancing seed health testing. Register: https://bit.ly/3NM4Cvt
Get your #planthealth2026 savings! Book your stay at one of the official hotels by July 9 and receive $100 off your registration to join us in Providence, August 1–4. Availability is limited—#savewhenyoustay today: https://www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/PH2026/Attend/Pages/Hotel.aspx
Access the recording of our recent webinar in the Advances in Phytobacteriology series to explore how digital PCR and RNA-Seq are advancing our understanding of Erwinia amylovora and improving fire blight management. Watch now: https://bit.ly/4ehQJQL #plantpathology #ondemand
Looking for the right platform to share your #research? APS offers 20+ opportunities to showcase your work—from journals and annual meeting abstracts to webinars, podcasts, and more. Find the best fit: https://www.apsnet.org/members/engagement/Pages/ShareResearch.aspx #plantpathology #planthealth
Our High Throughput Sequencing on-demand course provides an introduction to sequencing technologies, experimental design, sample prep, and data analysis. Learn from industry experts how to confidently incorporate HTS into your research. Start today: https://bit.ly/3QVwfQG
Last chance to register for "Mighty Enemy with Global Impact," happening TOMORROW! Join leading experts as they share the latest research, challenges, and practical strategies for understanding and controlling mite-vectored plant viruses. Sign up: https://bit.ly/4dRF9ep
#planthealth2026 goes beyond the science to help grow your impact and #career. Learn how policy influences plant pathology, explore career opportunities, and gain practical strategies for communicating research. Join us: https://www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/PH2026/Attend/Pages/Registration.aspx
TOMORROW: Explore the hidden microbial networks shaping #planthealth. Don’t miss our Bridging Kingdoms webinar featuring Dr. Maren Friesen. She'll discuss rhizosphere ecology, microbial cooperation, and crop resilience. Register today: https://bit.ly/4e01iak #mpmi
Our Seed Pathology On-Demand Course has 12 modules covering: 🌱 Seed-borne pathogens 🌱 Seed health testing 🌱 International trade policies 🌱 Emerging technologies in seed pathology 🌱 AND MORE! All taught by 15+ industry experts. Start learning today: https://bit.ly/3PEMNPy
Missed the live session? Access expert insights from Linda Hanley-Bowdoin and Jennifer Wilson on molecular mechanisms, global collaboration, and sustainable disease management. Watch now: https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/Virology-Lessons-Past.aspx #apswebinar #virology
Save up to 25% on "Emerging Plant Diseases and Global Food Security," edited by Jean Beagle Ristaino and Angela Records with promo code BOM: https://my.apsnet.org/APSStore/Product-Detail.aspx?WebsiteKey=2661527A-8D44-496C-A730-8CFEB6239BE7&iProductCode=46376
Advance your seed health expertise—on your schedule. Our Developing & Validating Seed Health Assays course is available #ondemand, giving you the flexibility to learn when it's most convenient for you. Start learning today: https://bit.ly/3ZDIVAS #apscourse #education
The deadline to submit late-breaking abstract submissions has been extended to June 22. Submit your research to share your findings in Providence this August: https://www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/PH2026/Present/Pages/AbstractSubmissions.aspx #abstractsubmissions #latebreaking